Samantha Ruth Prabhu has officially begun a new chapter in her life. The actress tied the knot with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru on Monday, ending weeks of speculation about their impending marriage. Samantha confirmed the news through a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing serene moments from the intimate ceremony.But even as fans celebrated the actress’ wedding, her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya inadvertently found himself in the spotlight—thanks to the timing of his latest social media post.

Naga Chaitanya’s post ignites fan reactions

On the very day Samantha and Raj exchanged vows, Naga Chaitanya shared a still from his series Dhootha to mark its two-year anniversary. He wrote, “#dhootha is a show that proved that if as an actor you make a choice based in creativity and honesty and you give it your best shot … people will connect. They will receive and give you back that energy. Thank you! 2 years of dhootha! Love to the team that made this happen.”While the post was meant to celebrate his acclaimed show, fans quickly turned the comments section into a discussion about Samantha’s wedding. Some wrote, “You lost diamond,” while others tagged him to “inform” him that his ex-wife had married that day.Amid the trolling, many of Chaitanya’s supporters came to his defence. One fan wrote, “To the people who are saying without Sam you are nothing… Samantha her self said that without his support she can’t sustain in the industry in the initial days of her career.”Others simply praised Dhootha and appreciated his performance.

Inside Samantha and Raj’s traditional ceremony

Samantha’s Instagram post captured the elegance of her understated yet traditional wedding. Dressed in a stunning red silk saree adorned with golden embellishments, the actress radiated grace. Raj complemented her look in a white kurta-pyjama paired with a cream Nehru jacket.Her bridal ensemble was completed with heavy gold jewellery, a gajra, mehendi, and subtle, glowing makeup. The post, captioned “ 01.12.2025 ”, included tender moments of the couple exchanging rings and offering prayers before beginning their life together.As per reports, the wedding took place at the Isha Foundation’s Linga Bhairavi Temple in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Their journey from colleagues to partners

Samantha is believed to have first crossed paths with Raj during the shoot of Amazon Prime Video’s The Family Man 2, where she delivered one of her career-defining performances. The two collaborated again for Citadel: Honey Bunny alongside Varun Dhawan.Rumours of their relationship gained traction as they were spotted together at several events. Fans took further notice earlier this year when Samantha shared photos from her entry into the world of sports—images that included Raj.Another post hinting at change featured a series of photos with Raj, captioned, “It’s been a long road, but here we are. New beginnings @tralalamovingpictures.”

Samantha and Chaitanya’s past

Samantha was previously married to actor Naga Chaitanya. The two tied the knot in 2017 in a lavish ceremony before parting ways in 2021. Chaitanya later married actress Sobhita Dhulipala in December 2024.